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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 6, 2012 - 01:05pm PT
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Hey Everybody, I feel like it's time for another ST Spring Fundraiser.
As you know John recently had a major accident that's going to require several surgeries and lots of Rehab. The costs for whats not covered by his Insurance are mounting. Let's try and workout a Fundraiser for this Spring in J.T. . .Todd? Tarbuster? Mighty Hiker? Cragman? . .Ron Gomez give ma a shout, you're in charge.
Edit, He's doing well, it's going take some time to healup. Guy, love that idea, old skool slideshow and lies around a campfire. . .
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Gene
climber
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Sounds like a plan, Bullwinkle. How's John doing?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Great Idea.......
I'll pay $$$$ if John will tell stories around a real campfire....
oh yea, how about.... no loud band, this time?
Just some great slides and a bonfire...
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Gcshelto
Trad climber
riverside
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I donated a couple of custom E-Z UPs for the Gordon Ranch Fundraiser last year. I'll be happy to have a couple more made again.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Nothing wrong with fundraisers. It's one of the good things that happens here at ST.
However not everyone needs it or wants it. Bullwinkle is this something Largo has said he's ok with?
Or would this be something to help fund some good causes other than a specific individual?
Totally cool idea either way if the recipients are willing.
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 01:36pm PT
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Ski,
Yes I just spoke to him about this, his bills are already off the chart and he has a hard road ahead. . .
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Not hard to imagine. A long hospital stay can be a massive financial burden even with "good" Insurance.
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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I'll post it up on MountainProject.com
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Thanks for the link, Taho. Even though I was very well insured, the co-pays for the rehab from my Achilles tendon surgery this year weren't cheap, and Largo is looking at something far more extensive. I only wish I had more to give now.
John
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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After seeing some of these things go terribly wrong (ie: the Bachar debacle where that dude Greene stole all the shit) who is behind the link below and in ultimately in charge of the funds?
http://johnlongdonations.chipin.com/john-long
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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The link led to the Access Fund, although there was a different address on PayPal. The involvement of the Access Fund, however, struck me as a sufficient safeguard.
John
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Oops! I did not see an Access Fund connection when I clicked in again, but my experience with Chip In has generally been positive.
Locker, again, I had a very extensive (and expensive) Blue Shield plan and Aflac, and still had uncovered out-of-pocket expenses.
John
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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B_E_S: give it a rest. If this is going to be the actual fundraiser link thread, the last thing we need is how much a strapadicktome cost in 1983. Perhaps this ONE thread can sorta stay on topic for a bit. Besides, you are making Bullwinkle nuts.
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Gene
climber
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Something does not seem right with that Bryce.
EDIT: a comment made to a now deleted post.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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The fundraising link goes to the John Long Donations Fund in the name of Krista Goodsitt.
John
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 03:37pm PT
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Riley can run shotgun on the loonies with the Fish. The Fundraiser that I'm proposing here is separate from the chipin link. Hopefully John will be mobile enough by the Spring to attend and be apart of this Event. This would be something to not only help and give back to Largo but to also bring together the community that he's Mentored for so many years.
Edit, Tami, your work is Amazing! ! ! That would be awesome, details to follow as they get worked out. D
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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I'm surprised how often people don't realize that getting injured or sick is very expensive even with insurance. Any insurance is better than none, but most insurance is pretty weak.
Looking forward to hearing the date and hoping it is workable for us.
edit: And agreed Locker about no insurance. I went a long time without any and lucked out. Many do not. :/
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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I'd be glad to help however I can, and attend any fundraiser, if I can. Just let me know.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Count me in Dean. Whatever I can do.....
TY
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